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A glimpse of Saint-Thomas church in Ras-Baalbek

Saint-Thomas Church - wanderleb Ras Baalbek is home to three churches, each built atop the remains of Roman-era temples, one of which is discussed in a separate article: Saint-Barbara Church Although formal studies have yet to be conducted at the site, I am sharing my personal observations drawn from years of exploring such magnif...

A breif history of Mar Mema church, Ehden

Mar Mema Church - wanderleb Mar Mema church in Ehden is historically noted in “Manarat al-Aqdas” by Patriarch Istephan el Duweihi (1616-1702) as constructed in 749 AD. Historical Background The church reveals a complex history through its architecture and artifacts. Structural elements and fragments explored during archeol...

A description of Saydet el Rih Crusader-era frescoes, Enfeh

Saydet el Rih Church - wanderleb The Church of Saydet el-Rih (Our Lady of the Wind) in Enfeh was constructed between the 6th and 7th centuries AD atop a network of cisterns dating back to the Iron Age. It is notable as being one of the few churches with a vault decorated with medieval paintings in Lebanon. The church features a [.....

Our new article breifly describes the temple of "Deir el Qalaa" which served as a prominent Roma-era relgious site for vrious cultic practices. Its awe-inspiring, megalithic and imposing foundations are a testament to its significance.

Beit Mery Temple/Church - wanderleb Deir el-Qalaa, the “Fortress Convent”, houses the remnants of a Roman-era temple, located at approximately 730m altitude, on the north bank of the Nahr Beirut, the ancient Magoras, and to the south of the village of Beit Mery. The temple is part of a larger archeological site that also includes ...

Discover Beirut Downtown's ancient and modern archaeological and historical heritage during a 2 hours morning walk, led by a licensed tour guide.

The starting point will be at 9AM from El Nahar Building, and ends at Martyr Square at 11AM

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A sacred pool reveals the mysteries of ancient Phoenician culture What was once thought to be an ancient harbor was actually a pool that could have been used to track the movement of the stars in the sky.

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Rare Phoenician sarcophagus covered by Rabat trenching works excavated 600BC Phoenician stone sarcophagus discovered 21 years ago being examined by University and heritage experts over fears of damage from increased roadworks

Guiding .doenmez and .doenmez with their son Jacob who came from Germany to discover the attractions of Saida and the colossal temples of Baalbek and Niha 🏛

Marking the massive, single limestone block sarcophagus known as the Tomb of Hiram, as well as the location of the lost Saint-Christopher church, which mosaic pavement is considered as “the centerpiece of the Louvre's collection of ancient mosaics”.

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The carving of the bull's head on the garland's coffin may be attributed to the belief that the bull was presented as a sacrificial offering by the deceased to please the gods; it may have been presented as a funeral offering.

This sarcophagus can be seen at Tyre’s archeological site, known as El Bass site.

Learn about the medieval ecclesiola of Tyre’s hippodrome, erected around a stone were supposedly the Savior sat and preached his followers.

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